October 2026 LMAAC Meeting – Zoom

The October LMAAC meeting will take place via Zoom on October 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom

LMAAC Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. | Zoom (details at bottom of email)

Proposed Agenda

1. Call to Order

• Welcome and introductions
• Approval of agenda and previous meeting minutes

2. 2027 Fair Schedule Update

• Announcement: The 2027 Livestock Market Animal Auction will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday of the San Juan County Fair
• Brief discussion of planning and logistical considerations

3. Future and Sustainability of the Livestock Market Animal Auction

A conversation about what it will take to operate a successful and sustainable auction in 2027 and beyond, including:

• Review of 2026 post-auction hauling, processing, pickup, storage, and product distribution
• Volunteer capacity and the responsibilities currently carried by LMAAC
• Whether LMAAC can sustainably continue the current level of buyer services
• Opportunities to involve additional community members and non-voting volunteers in supporting auction operations
• Identifying essential auction functions, areas of responsibility, and priorities for 2027

4. LMAAC Organization and Leadership for 2026-27

• Review committee membership and organizational needs
• Identify vacancies and additional volunteer needs
• Annual election of LMAAC Chair
• Discuss distribution of responsibilities for the coming year

5. 2026-27 Auction Policy Review

As time allows, the following proposals will be discussed and may result in recommendations to Leaders Council:

• Market Animal Weights: Review minimum and maximum weights across market species, including a proposal to reduce the Meat Goat minimum from 70 lbs. to 65 lbs.
• Auction Fees: Consider a proposed graduated/sliding-scale auction fee based on sale price
• Terminal Sale: Discuss a potential terminal-sale requirement for male market animals
• Market Eggs: Discuss participation and possible changes to auction order as an alternative to limiting Market Egg entries

6. 2026-27 Planning and Next Steps

• Identify priorities, additional research, volunteer needs, follow-up responsibilities, and items requiring future action or Leaders Council consideration

7. Other Business
8. Adjournment